Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

Summary

Investor School is a four-day class offered by Y Combinator that teaches the basics of startup investing. It aims to address the need for better and more effective angel investors by sharing the knowledge and experiences gained at YC. The school is open to accredited investors of all backgrounds and is designed to add greater diversity to the investor community.

Y Combinator offers a four-day class called Investor School to educate early stage investors interested in investing in startups.
The course covers various topics related to angel investing, including the mechanics of startup investing, convertible notes, and the interaction between investors and founders.
Geoff Ralston, a partner at Y Combinator, discusses the importance of meeting with founders and assessing their passion and belief in what they are building.
The course aims to create more thoughtful investors who understand the quid pro quo of investing and can provide value beyond just money.
Investing in startups requires careful consideration and a willingness to take risks.
The course also covers the changing landscape of raising money, deal flow, and making investment decisions.
Geoff Ralston advises investors to focus on big wins and building positive relationships with founders.
He also shares his experiences and mistakes in startup investing, emphasizing the importance of investing in people rather than just the industry or space.

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